Financial Controller

• Hybrid working with 35-hrs working week
• Performance bonus
• Additional benefits

Our client, an international insurance company, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team and report to the Head of Finance.
 
Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and reporting (management accounts, financial statements, Solvency II, budgets, forecasts, group and board reporting).
• Manage non-technical accounting across entities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS.
• Lead treasury, banking, reconciliations, investment accounting and operating expense management.
• Run end-to-end quarterly reporting processes, ensuring timely regulatory and group submissions.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis.
• Manage, develop and mentor the UK/Europe finance team.
• Partner with the Financial Controller (EU) to ensure accuracy of technical accounting.
• Oversee all tax matters (IPT, levy, VAT, income tax) for AIUK.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with finance, actuarial, operations and reinsurance teams.
• Manage external advisors and act as main contact for external audits.
• Ensure appropriate team resourcing and support the Head of Finance UK/Europe in team operations.
• Maintain compliance with UK/international regulatory requirements, financial crime rules, sanctions and Consumer Duty principles.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ managerial experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive mindset with focus on process improvement.